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Saturday, 27 June 2026
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Politics

  1. Former Chief Justice Torkornoo's removal challenge spans multiple court battles

    Former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has mounted a multi-pronged legal challenge to her removal, involving five Supreme Court cases, three High Court suits (one abandoned), and a regional ECOWAS Court case that was dismissed on June 24, 2026, according to Deputy Attorney General Dr Justice Srem-Sai.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Government rules out salary overhaul for public sector workers

    The Vice President announced that the government has ruled out major across-the-board renegotiations of public sector conditions of service for 2026, instead opting for targeted and modest adjustments to select allowances while finalising a comprehensive reform of the national emoluments framework.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. ECOWAS court dismisses Torkornoo suspension challenge

    The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice dismissed all seven claims filed by former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo against Ghana, ending regional court proceedings over her suspension and removal from office. Legal practitioner Oliver Barker-Vormawor reflected that such constitutional disputes unfold on parallel legal and political tracks, with courts applying legal principles while public discourse develops independently along political lines.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. NACOC deputy chief rejects Torkornoo unfair trial claims

    Alexander Twum-Barimah, Deputy Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission, has dismissed suspended former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo's claims of an unfair trial, stating that constitutional procedures were followed and that she was served with documents, allowed to respond within about 10 days, and given opportunity to be heard.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Suame MP claims Torkornoo removal process was politically driven

    Suame MP John Darko told Newsfile that the removal proceedings against Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, though framed in legal terms, were inherently political and reflected a predetermined political intention by actors involved. He argued that while the case engaged constitutional and human rights questions, the underlying dynamics pointed to a politically driven process rather than a purely judicial dispute.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  6. Ken Agyapong urged to publicly disclose Agenda 111 corruption details

    Democracy Hub convener Oliver Barker-Vormawor has urged former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong to publicly disclose information about alleged corruption in Agenda 111 hospital project implementation. Barker-Vormawor argued that allegations of public fund misuse should be matters of national importance subject to state investigation rather than treated as internal party issues.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  7. Former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu begins prison sentence

    Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, the incarcerated former chief executive of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), began her prison sentence at Nsawam Medium Security Female Prison on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. She was handed to the BNI upon arrival at Accra International Airport, then transferred to the Ghana Prisons Service after spending approximately four to five days at the Police Hospital.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  8. Suame MP praises former Chief Justice over ECOWAS case

    The Member of Parliament for Suame has commended former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo for pursuing legal redress after the ECOWAS Court of Justice dismissed her application, saying she demonstrated exemplary commitment to the rule of law and urged citizens to follow lawful procedures when seeking justice.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  9. Suame MP urges evidence-based discipline in NPP amid tensions

    Suame MP John Darko has called for restraint and unity within the NPP, urging party members to substantiate allegations of wrongdoing through the party's disciplinary committee rather than public condemnation. His appeal follows heightened tensions during a recent NEC meeting where security confronted "Ken Must Go" demonstrators outside the venue.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  10. NPP disciplinary process for Agyapong is valid, says NACOC official

    Alexander Twum-Barimah, Deputy Director-General of NACOC, says the NPP's referral of Kennedy Agyapong to its disciplinary committee is justified if he breached party rules, but argues the party should also address the substantive issues Agyapong has raised rather than focusing only on discipline.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  11. NPP disciplinary process not persecution of Agyapong

    John Darko, MP for Suame, has urged NPP members to remain calm over the referral of Kennedy Agyapong to the party's National Disciplinary Committee, stating that the process is part of the party's internal democratic structures and does not mean Agyapong has been found guilty or will be persecuted.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  12. Addai-Nimoh backs Afoko for NPP unity leadership role

    Former Asante Mampong MP Ing. Francis Addai-Nimoh has endorsed former NPP National Chairman Awentami Paul Afoko as the party's unifying figure for its reorganisation ahead of 2028 elections, arguing that Afoko's return and experience position him to reconcile aggrieved members and rebuild party solidarity.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  13. Dr Kennedy says petitions against Agyapong are unwarranted

    Political activist and former NPP presidential aspirant Dr Arthur Kennedy has described as "unwarranted" petitions filed against former Assin Central MP Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, arguing that his comments about the stalled Afari Military Hospital project and alleged party corruption did not breach the NPP constitution.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  14. Suame MP backs court order, calls for media freedom balance

    John Darko, Suame MP, said courts must be respected even as Ghana's judiciary has generally protected press freedom. He noted the Herald Editor Larry Dogbe's bail ruling related to individual journalist conduct rather than institutional press restriction.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  15. Ghana-Ukraine defence deal sparks transparency concerns

    Ghana and Ukraine are preparing a defence cooperation agreement covering drones, electronic warfare equipment, training, and maintenance services, following talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The planned scope—including potential long-term presence of Ukrainian specialists in Ghana's defence infrastructure—has raised questions about the agreement's scale and public disclosure.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  16. VP reaffirms government commitment to protecting pension funds

    Vice President Jane Nana Opoku-Agyemang has reaffirmed the government's commitment to safeguarding pension fund assets and ensuring workers' retirement savings are managed with transparency and accountability. She stated this while addressing the 2026 National Labour Conference in Ho, emphasizing that protecting workers' retirement savings remains a key priority and that efforts are being intensified to strengthen regulatory oversight.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  17. Mahama promises prompt payment for Big Push contractors

    President Mahama assured contractors on the Big Push infrastructure programme that they will receive prompt payment upon successful project completion and certification, provided they meet required standards and timelines. He emphasised that government has secured adequate funding and that performance would influence eligibility for future programme phases.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  18. Appeal filed in Larry Dogbey contempt conviction, lawyer says

    Lawyer David Annan says an appeal has already been filed against an Accra High Court's conviction of journalist Larry Dogbey on contempt charges over publications breaching a court order on commentary regarding an ongoing legal dispute.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

Business

  1. Ghana's Zipline drone service declines as Nigeria expands operations

    Ghana's Zipline medical drone delivery network, which pioneered the service in Africa with six distribution centres by 2022, has contracted after the government suspended funding for three hubs, leaving only three active. Meanwhile, Nigeria has expanded its Zipline operations significantly and plans to build 12 additional distribution centres.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Nduom calls for indigenous buyer if Standard Chartered divests retail banking

    Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom, founder of Groupe Nduom, has urged policymakers and regulators to ensure that any sale of Standard Chartered Bank Ghana's retail banking business goes to an indigenous Ghanaian company, arguing this would create greater opportunities for local ownership in the financial sector.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. EU and Germany grant €415,000 for Ghana's PharmaVax initiative

    The European Union and German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development have formalized a €415,437.78 grant to launch the PharmaVax Programme, designed to overhaul Ghana's pharmaceutical landscape through regulatory governance improvements, state-private partnerships, foreign direct investment streamlining, and digitized licensing processes, with targets set for 2030.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Hospital administrator launches ExpressMed telemedicine platform

    Dr. Patrick Annan-Noonoo, a former hospital administrator, co-founded ExpressMed, a telemedicine platform designed to connect patients with medical professionals and improve healthcare access in Ghana. Annan-Noonoo said his childhood aspiration to become a doctor evolved into a broader mission to improve healthcare access for many people through technology.

    27 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  5. PURC donates computers to UCC oil and gas institute

    The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission has donated 10 desktop computers and 2 laptops to the University of Cape Coast's Institute for Oil and Gas Studies to strengthen collaboration between industry and academia in Ghana's energy sector.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  6. Chartered Institute of Taxation warns public against unlawful practitioners

    The Chartered Institute of Taxation, Ghana (CITG) has warned the public against engaging with individuals or organisations claiming to regulate tax practice without legal authority. CITG is the sole statutory body empowered to regulate tax practice and certify tax practitioners under the Chartered Institute of Taxation Act, 2016.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  7. Government negotiating with investor to restart Komenda Sugar Factory

    President Mahama disclosed that the government is in advanced discussions with a prospective investor to revive the dormant Komenda Sugar Factory, with negotiations that began before his administration assumed office. The investor has proposed a ban on imported refined sugar to guarantee a local market, but the government will first assess the investor's production capacity before any such policy decision.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

Mining & Energy

  1. Western Nzema chief backs responsible mining programme, urges vigilance

    The Paramount Chief of Western Nzema has endorsed rCOMSDEP, a government programme to promote responsible mining and end illegal mining. He welcomed the initiative but warned against using it as cover for irresponsible mining and said his area will not permit mining until the right framework is in place.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

Society

  1. Government reopens Achimota Transfer Station after flood waste crisis

    The government and Zoomlion Ghana Limited have reopened the Achimota-Abofu Transfer Station to restore waste collection services and address sanitation challenges caused by recent floods in Greater Accra. The Minister for Local Government said recent flooding inundated several landfill sites, preventing nearly 3,000 tricycle waste operators from disposing of refuse.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Larry Dogbe has 10 days to file appeal or return to custody

    The Managing Editor of The Herald, Larry Dogbe, has been granted conditional 10-day bail following an ex parte application to stay his custodial sentence. PRINPAG President David Tamakloe warned that if Dogbe does not file a substantive appeal on notice within the 10-day window, he will be returned to prison.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Minister calls for TVET curriculum overhaul on digital, green skills

    Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has called for a comprehensive review of Ghana's TVET curriculum to equip students with digital, entrepreneurial, and green skills for the evolving labour market. Speaking at the commissioning of a 48-bed girls' dormitory at St. Paul Technical Institute in the Eastern Region, he urged the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training to align training programmes with current industry demands and technological advancements.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Sexual harassment identified as top academic freedom threat in Ghana

    Sexual harassment has emerged as the most significant threat to academic freedom in Ghana's tertiary institutions, according to the 2025 Africa Academic Freedom Monitoring Report by the African Coalition for Academic Freedom. The report assessed 30 African countries and found a negative violation score of 72 out of 100, with Professor Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua noting that female students particularly face harassment from academics demanding favours in exchange for marks, though most victims do not report incidents.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Police investigate possible foul play in Somanya woman's death

    The Somanya District Police Command is investigating the death of an unidentified woman, aged between 30 and 40 years, whose decomposing body was found hanging from a tree in Brigade. Police suspect foul play based on signs suggesting the body was assaulted, and investigators are reviewing missing persons records as the body is believed to have been at the location for about three weeks.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  6. Community Police Assistant shot in Upper Denkyira East attack

    Armed men shot 27-year-old Community Police Assistant Emmanuel Agyapong in the thigh at Dwakessiem near Dunkwa-on-Offin on June 25. According to police, the shooting followed an altercation with motorbike occupants, after which one suspect returned with a group armed with cutlasses and a pump-action shotgun.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  7. Ghana Medical Help donates 17 dialysis machines to Northern Region hospitals

    Canadian-Ghanaian charity Ghana Medical Help has donated 17 Fresenius dialysis machines valued at GH¢7.53 million to hospitals in the Upper West and Upper East Regions to address kidney disease care gaps. The organisation's country director urged an end to "voluntourism" and pledged sustained support beyond the initial donation.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  8. Two dead, seven injured in N1 highway head-on collision

    A head-on collision between a tipper truck and a bus on the Elubo-Takoradi section of the N1 highway on Thursday killed two people and injured seven others. Preliminary investigations indicate the bus driver swerved to avoid a pothole, veering into the path of the oncoming truck.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  9. Bolga Technical University terminates Vice-Chancellor's appointment

    The Governing Council of Bolgatanga Technical University has terminated the appointment of Vice-Chancellor Professor Samuel Erasmus Alnaa, effective June 11, 2026, in relation to procurement issues; two directors have been demoted and suspended for three months, and a fourth officer issued a warning. Alnaa has filed a court challenge to the decision.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  10. Ghana deploys 47 health workers to Saint Kitts and Nevis

    Ghana has deployed 47 health professionals to Saint Kitts and Nevis under the government's Health Workforce Migration Initiative, a managed migration programme offering fixed-term overseas contracts with the expectation that workers will return after two to three years to continue serving Ghana's health sector.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  11. Telecel Foundation donates newborn care equipment to Kumasi South Hospital

    The Telecel Foundation has donated critical newborn care equipment—including two phototherapy machines, a digital infant weighing scale, and a radiant warmer—to the Pediatric Unit of Kumasi South Hospital, following a report of equipment shortages in the maternity unit. The Foundation has also signed a 2-year adoption memorandum of understanding with the hospital as part of its corporate social responsibility activities.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  12. GFD meets Volta Regional Minister to advance disability inclusion

    A delegation from the Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations met Volta Regional Minister Hon. James Gunu at the sidelines of the National Labour Conference in Ho (26–28 June 2026), where he expressed openness to working with the Federation to advance disability inclusion in the region.

    27 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  13. Six killed in Nkwanta South conflict buried today

    Six people who died in recent conflict in Nkwanta South Municipality are being buried today in Odomi community, with families and residents gathering for funeral rites. The deaths have heightened concerns about safety and prompted calls for peace and measures to prevent further violence in the area.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  14. Minister orders daily anti-drug message in all pre-tertiary schools

    Ghana's Education Minister has directed the Ghana Education Service to introduce a mandatory daily anti-drug awareness message in all pre-tertiary schools as part of a nationwide campaign to combat rising substance abuse among schoolchildren. Students will recite an approved anti-drug message during morning assemblies in a call-and-response format, as part of a broader Behavioural Change Communication strategy.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  15. Ghana needs trained pharmacists for effective healthcare – Asantehene

    The Asantehene told the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana that no health system can function effectively without a well-trained pharmaceutical workforce, urging government investment in pharmacy training and deployment nationwide. He called on pharmacists to maintain professional standards and position themselves as experts in safe, effective medicine use rather than mere dispensers.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  16. Ghana Health Service: insecticide-treated school nets are safe

    The Ghana Health Service has dismissed viral social media claims that insecticide-treated mosquito nets being distributed to primary school children pose health risks, stating the Interceptor G2 nets contain compounds with low vapour pressure and carry WHO Prequalification and Ghana FDA approval.

    27 June 2026 · The Chronicle

  17. Ghana urged to mandate warning labels on processed foods

    Media editors in Accra are being urged to champion the introduction of mandatory Front-of-Pack Warning Food Labels on processed foods, with health experts warning that the nation's growing consumption of ultra-processed foods is driving disease in both adults and children. A nutrition expert noted that children as young as 12 are now being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, conditions barely seen in that age group a decade ago.

    27 June 2026 · The Chronicle

  18. MSDA commissions 50,000-litre water system for Saltpond hospital

    The Mfantseman-Saltpond Development Alliance has commissioned a 50,000-litre automated water supply system at Saltpond Municipal Hospital to address persistent water shortages and improve healthcare delivery.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  19. Mastercard Foundation challenges 130 AIMS Ghana graduates to lead

    At AIMS Ghana's 14th graduation ceremony, the Mastercard Foundation's head of workforce development told 130 graduates—35 of whom were Foundation scholars—to view their graduation as the start of a lifelong commitment to solving Africa's challenges. The Foundation aims to enable 30 million young people, particularly women, to access dignified employment by 2030 through its Young Africa Works strategy.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  20. Princess Marie Louise Children's Hospital celebrates 100 years

    The Princess Marie Louise Children's Hospital marked its 100th anniversary with renewed calls for greater investment in child healthcare. Established in 1926, the hospital has evolved into one of Ghana's leading paediatric referral centres, offering neonatal care, surgery, and management of communicable and non-communicable diseases, though challenges including Ghana's neonatal mortality rate of 22.8 deaths per 1,000 live births persist.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  21. AIMS Ghana graduates record 130 students from 24 African countries

    The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Ghana held its 14th graduation ceremony on 27 June 2026, conferring Master of Science degrees in Mathematical Sciences to 130 students — its largest graduating class — drawn from 24 African countries. The cohort comprised 49 graduates from the regular MSc programme and 81 from the Master of Mathematical Sciences for Teachers programme, with 30% female representation overall.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  22. Logba Klikpo residents struggle with severe telecommunications gaps

    Residents of Logba Klikpo, a mountainous agricultural community in Afadzato South, Volta Region, face severe telecommunications challenges that force them to seek specific spots for phone calls and internet access. The poor connectivity is hampering farming trade and livelihoods, with residents losing customers and business connections.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  23. Man arrested for killing aunt's boyfriend in Central Region

    A 35-year-old man, Yaw Ezekiel, has been arrested for allegedly killing his aunt's boyfriend at Atwere Bebiaa Ne Ha in Awutu Senya West District after repeatedly warning against their romantic relationship. The violent confrontation resulted in death, and the suspect is assisting police investigations.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  24. Kenyasi chief funds new classroom block for deteriorating JHS

    The Omanhene of Kenyasi No.1 Traditional Area has funded and commissioned a new three-unit classroom block for the Roman Catholic Junior High School in the Asutifi North District, replacing the school's deteriorating infrastructure that posed safety risks to students and teachers.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

Culture

  1. Netflix's Zulu drama sparks global conversation on polygamy

    The Polygamist, a 22-episode Netflix series released in June about a wealthy Johannesburg businessman with multiple wives, has generated widespread social media engagement and international celebrity reactions, igniting debate about marriage, betrayal, and polygamy across Africa and beyond.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. GaDangme Homowo Festival launch postponed to July 25

    The launch of the 2026 GaDangme Homowo Festival Celebrations and Youth Sports Festival, originally scheduled for June 28, 2026, has been postponed to July 25, 2026. The GaDangme Unity Organization said the delay allows for the customary rites preceding the annual Nungua Homowo Festival on July 3, and avoids a clash with Ghana's FIFA World Cup match against Croatia.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Brock Royal Family to host Duku Walk, sponsor Osu Homowo

    The Brock Royal Family, a prominent Osu-based family, will host this year's Duku Walk and sponsor the Osu Homowo Festival. The family's founder stated the walk promotes healthy lifestyles and networks among families and businesses.

    27 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  4. Ghana's slave dungeons as experiential memory and reparations dialogue

    A performance at Osu Castle on Juneteenth reenacted scenes from the transatlantic slave trade as part of The Next Step Conference, a Global Reparatory Justice Conference that brought together African leaders, diaspora members, and policy-makers to advance conversations around historical accountability and reparations.

    27 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Sport

  1. Ghana finish third in World Cup Group L after loss to Croatia

    Ghana lost 2-1 to Croatia in their final Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a late Nikola Vlašić header preventing them from finishing in the top two. Despite the defeat, Ghana advanced to the Round of 32 as one of the best third-placed teams, ending the group stage on four points.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Bellingham and Kane secure England's first place in Group L

    England beat Panama 2–0 in their second FIFA World Cup 2026 match at New York/New Jersey Stadium, with second-half goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane, whose goal was his 11th in World Cup play. The win secures first place in Group L after an earlier stalemate against Ghana.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Scotland football coach Clarke resigns after World Cup exit

    Steve Clarke has stepped down as Scotland's head coach following the team's elimination from the World Cup. Scotland won only once in the tournament, against Haiti, before losing to Morocco and Brazil.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Semenyo: Ghana ready and excited for crucial Croatia World Cup match

    Antoine Semenyo says the Black Stars are focused and optimistic ahead of Saturday's Group L finale against Croatia, dismissing pundits who wrote them off. Ghana need a win to guarantee qualification for the Round of 32 after drawing 0-0 with England.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Ghana must play stronger to beat wounded Croatia, Queiroz says

    Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz says his team must be "more strong and better" to win Saturday's match against Croatia in their Group L finale. Queiroz acknowledged Croatia's quality despite their 4-2 loss to England, praising their football and singling out Luka Modric, and warned that Ghana are "full alert" for a wounded but capable opponent.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  6. Ghana confident ahead of World Cup match against Croatia

    Black Stars forward Antoine Semenyo has praised Croatia captain Luka Modrić as one of the finest midfielders of the modern era as Ghana prepares for a decisive FIFA World Cup Group L encounter. Ghana heads into the match with confidence after drawing with England, hoping to advance beyond the group phase after early elimination in the previous World Cup.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  7. Ghanaian swimmer Ivan Snowden wins World Aquatics scholarship

    Ivan Christopher Snowden, 20, has become the first Ghanaian athlete awarded a training and educational scholarship by World Aquatics. The scholarship, beginning in August, includes training at the World Aquatics Bahrain Centre of Excellence and a fully funded four-year degree at the University of Technology Bahrain.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  8. Ghana qualifies for FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32

    Ghana has mathematically secured qualification to the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 before playing its final Group L match against Croatia, after accumulating four points from wins and draws in its opening two matches. The qualification was confirmed after results elsewhere altered the group threshold, making Ghana one of five countries to book early passage under the expanded 48-team format.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  9. Spain tops Group H; Uruguay eliminated from World Cup

    Uruguay have been knocked out of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the group stage after Alex Baena's late first-half goal secured top spot in Group H for Spain. La Celeste's tournament ended poorly as they also had Agustin Canobbio sent off in injury time.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  10. Cabo Verde draw Saudi Arabia, advance to World Cup knockouts

    Cabo Verde secured their passage from World Cup Group H with a goalless draw against Saudi Arabia, joining Spain in advancing from the pool. The team held European champions Spain in their opening match and drew 2-2 with Uruguay before sealing their historic progress.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  11. Ghana players back Queiroz's defensive plan ahead of Croatia

    Antoine Semenyo says Ghana's squad is united behind Carlos Queiroz's defensive approach and focused on qualification against Croatia in a World Cup Group L decider, emphasizing the need to "defend as a team for 90 minutes to get a result."

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  12. Benjamin Asare: Late-bloomer goalkeeper rising through Black Stars ranks

    Benjamin Asare, a 33-year-old goalkeeper, has emerged as a prominent figure in Ghanaian football after a late-career rise, earning a maiden call-up to the Black Stars following his move to Accra Hearts of Oak in July 2024 and notable performances in domestic competition.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  13. Nigerian athlete: Choosing track over football was life's best decision

    Nigeria's 400m champion Patience Okon George, 34, says abandoning her initial passion for football to pursue athletics was her greatest decision. After her coach gave her an ultimatum to choose between the two sports while she was in secondary school, and later convinced her to return to athletics, she went on to become a multiple-time African champion and Olympian.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  14. Semenyo praises Modrić ahead of Ghana-Croatia World Cup clash

    Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has expressed admiration for Croatia captain Luka Modrić, calling him one of the best midfielders of the current era, as the Black Stars prepare for a final group-stage match against Croatia in the World Cup.

    27 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  15. World Cup notebook: grief, women, and football's fine print

    A column reflecting on this week's biggest World Cup stories, led by Ivory Coast forward Yan Diomande's open letter to his late sister Roxane, who died last year at 15, with her family saying her drink was spiked at a party. The piece examines the human stories and systemic issues — grief, women's safety, family — that frame the tournament beyond the pitch.

    27 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  16. 2026 World Cup debuts AI officiating, microchip ball

    The 2026 FIFA World Cup, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, marks the first tournament to use artificial intelligence in officiating and match analysis, with a microchip-equipped official match ball that tracks movement in real time to assist referees.

    27 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  17. Black Stars aim for group win against Croatia tonight

    Ghana's Black Stars play Croatia at the Philadelphia Stadium tonight needing victory to secure qualification from Group L as group winners or runners-up, having earned four points from two matches against England and Panama.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

World & Region

  1. Europe's heatwave breaks temperature records across three nations

    Germany set a new all-time high of 41.5°C on Saturday, the second consecutive day it broke its record, while temperature records also fell in Denmark and the Czech Republic as the unprecedented early summer heatwave moved north and east. An estimated 150 million people in Europe are experiencing temperatures over 35°C, and the World Meteorological Organization warned the heatwave would have "major impacts" to health and ecosystems.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Burkina Faso severs diplomatic ties with France

    Burkina Faso's military junta has broken off diplomatic ties with France, accusing Paris of "neo-colonial ambitions" and "ceaseless activism" against its national interests. The move follows the 2022 coup by Captain Ibrahim Traore and the subsequent expulsion of French troops, as the government has pivoted towards China and Russia.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Israel strikes Lebanon day after ceasefire deal signed

    Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon killed one person and wounded at least two more, a day after Israel and Lebanon signed a US-brokered framework agreement aimed at achieving lasting peace. Hezbollah's leader rejected the deal, calling it "humiliating" and a "surrender of sovereignty," while Prime Minister Netanyahu described it as "historic" and a blow to Iran and Hezbollah.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Trump vows 100% tariff on nations imposing digital services taxes

    US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100% import tariff on any European country introducing a digital services tax on American technology companies, warning the penalties would be applied immediately and supersede existing trade agreements. Britain's existing 2% Digital Services Tax, in place since 2020, raised over £800 million in 2024–25 from major US firms including Apple, Google, Meta, and Amazon.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  5. MTN chairman condemns South African xenophobia as threat to unity

    MTN Group Chairman Mcebisi Jonas warned that xenophobic rhetoric in South Africa threatens the country's values and prosperity, arguing that South Africa's success is inseparable from the wider African continent and that Africans must reject prejudice based on nationality or origin.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  6. Ex-Trump adviser Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents

    John Bolton, a former national security adviser to Donald Trump, pleaded guilty to one count of illegal retention of classified information after being indicted on 18 counts related to improper handling of classified material. He faces up to five years in prison, must pay $2.25 million in fines, debrief national security officials, and perform 100 hours of community service, with sentencing scheduled for 28 October.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  7. Burkina Faso severs ties with France; Paris weighs response

    Burkina Faso broke off diplomatic relations with France on Friday, citing years of worsening ties over security, sovereignty, and alleged foreign interference. France expressed regret at what it called a "hostile and unfounded decision," saying it was considering reciprocal measures.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  8. Venezuela receives 1,600 foreign rescuers after twin earthquakes

    Venezuela's government said 1,600 members of foreign rescue teams have arrived to help search for survivors of twin earthquakes that killed more than 900 people; the government expects 25 additional flights and 10 more countries to join rescue efforts.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  9. G7 Summit 2026 decisions affect local communities worldwide

    The 2026 G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains addresses global challenges including economic resilience, security, artificial intelligence, energy transition, and climate action, with decisions that have direct consequences for communities far removed from the diplomatic rooms, as exemplified by everyday struggles of Ghanaian traders and families.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  10. MTN chief criticizes South Africa's xenophobic sentiment as governance failure

    MTN Group Chairman Mcebisi Jonas has criticized South Africa's anti-foreigner sentiment as masking state failures, arguing that foreign nationals have become scapegoats for unresolved economic and social challenges. Speaking at a funeral service, Jonas warned that xenophobic narratives threaten South Africa's future and its relations with the African continent.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

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